Advancing innovation. Accelerating results.

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1 Advancing innovation. Accelerating results.

2 AQUABASE PLUS Premium Waterborne Basecoat System Market-leading technical excellence and advanced capability. Drawing upon the rich European heritage of NEXA AUTOCOLOR brand innovation and the world s first waterborne basecoat launched in 1992, the Plus system offers the latest, next-generation to deliver technical excellence and high performance. It s an industry-leading, environmentally progressive solution for accurate repair of original finishes without sacrificing process efficiency. The beauty of non-stir One reason the Plus system yields impressive results lies in its innovative micro-gel anti-settle. Formulated with a true acrylic waterborne latex resin, an Plus toner does not allow the pigment to settle in the container due to its high viscosity. To prepare for the mix, simply shake by hand and the pigments will assume their proper orientation. No mixing machine is required which in turn enhances consistency. Precise alignment Enhanced productivity Focused on your future. Plus paint produces superior matches for all vehicle makes and models in solid, metallic, 2- and 3-stage pearl s. Easy to apply and blend, the highly chromatic toners offer superb match in only two or three coats. Application of a final light control coat ideally mimics the look of today s metallic finishes. And because more and more OEMs choose waterborne basecoats for their original finishes, it s only logical for refinishers to use the same. We recognize the imperative for peak performance, both in the paint booth and the front office. The Plus premium refinish system can assist with a variety of operational goals, including superior process times, efficient inventory management, reduced waste and enviable profitability. The Plus paint brand offers the ideal balance of quality, sustainability, compliance and financial return. Designed to meet current and future VOC legislation, the Plus paint line enables you to plan confidently for the future, all while contributing to cleaner air for your workspace and the community.

3 Major Upgrades for Profi tability As a leader in automotive refinish, the Plus paint system is focused on the technological demands and process issues facing today s modern collision facility. With increased speed, reduced waste, and efficient inventory management, the Plus system offers continuous improvement to drive greater returns for repair operations while providing the highest-quality repairs to ensure customer satisfaction. Compact mixing system As a stand-alone waterborne basecoat system offering complete -match capability, Plus toners are conveniently stored in a small footprint cabinet. There s no need to operate and maintain a mechanical mixing machine, thanks to the non-stir, agitate-by-hand toners. More importantly, this anti-settle ensures consistent, accurate mixes. Engine bay repair system By simply adding two additives to the Plus mixing scheme, technicians can replicate the fi nish of OEM engine bay, interior and wheel areas with a processsaving, single-visit direct gloss application. Plus basecoat is fully supported by its own set of unique preparation, undercoat and clearcoat products, including Nexa Auto premium quality 2K primers and clears. Spectral grey undercoats For enhanced productivity, every Plus formula will recommend one of fi ve grey sealer shades. This optimizes topcoat match capability, saving both time and material costs. UV speedprime For fast spot priming, UV SpeedPrime cures in only two minutes with a UV lamp, saving up to 30 minutes per job compared to infrared or oven curing. Express clears with ONE VISIT For an exceptional fi nish with minimum process time, Plus Express Clears require no fl ash time between coats and a minimal 10-minute bake time. Complete waterborne system With the addition of P waterborne primer surfacer and P waterborne clearcoat, environmentally progressive collision centers can be on the cutting edge with the latest refi nish while minimizing their VOC emissions.

4 AQUABASE PLUS Premium Color Down Waterborne to a Science Basecoat System Market-leading The Plus technical refinish excellence system provides and advanced superb matches capability. because Drawing of an innovation and the unrivaled upon the rich European development heritage program. of NEXA Working AUTOCOLOR in tandembrand with manufacturers world s firstoem waterborne basecoat launched in 1992, thethe system worldwide, information is documented from drawingplus board all the offers next-generation technical excellence and way tothe thelatest, factory floor and at ports of entry. to Andeliver aggressive refinish variant program high performance. It s an progressive for employs experts on industry-leading, four continents toenvironmentally audit factory-applied ssolution and accurate repair of original finishes sacrifi cing process effi ciency. in a identify subtle variations. Thiswithout worldwide commitment has resulted database with over 2 million primes, variants and special formulations. Industry-leading tools The Nexa Auto brand recognizes that correct identification is critical to collision center performance and profitability. To this end, the Plus system is supported by industry-leading identification tools. The centerpiece of tool support is the Plus Chromatic Variant Deck, containing more than 5000 prime and variant s. The chips are sprayed with actual Plus paint, resulting in the best possible consistency chip The beauty of between non-stir and formula. Since the chips are arranged chromatically, users can select from a wider range of variant choices One reason the from Plus system independent the vehicle s actual yields impressive results lies in its innovative manufacturer. micro-gel anti-settle. Formulated with a true acrylic waterborne latex include: resin, Other Plus tools an Plus toner does not allow the Engine Bay Repair Deck contains over pigment to settle in the container due to engine bay s, for its 1,300 high viscosity. To prepare forcompleting the mix, engine bay repairs simply shake by hand and the pigments will assume Tint Guides assists technicians their proper orientation. Noinmixing determining how using toner will machine is required whichainspecifi turn c enhances move a consistency. PAINTMANAGER management software complete suite of management tools and reports to monitor paint operation efficiency and enhance profitability RAPIDMATCH X-5 Spectrophotometer Precise alignment measures the vehicle s actual and integratesplus withpaint PaintManager software to produces superior fi nd the closest blendable match matches for all vehicle makes and models in TOUCHMIX hardware touch screen solid, metallic, 2and 3-stage pearl s. computer empowers technicians mix Easy to apply and blend, the highly to chromatic soffer accurately, reducing waste andtwo or toners superb match in only re-dos three coats. Application of a final light control ideally mimics the look of today s metallic coat Online Color up-to-minute formula finishes. And because more and more OEMs information on the web choose waterborne basecoats for their original finishes, it s only logical for refinishers to use the same.

5 PPG Automotive Refinish Progress Drive Strongsville, Ohio PPG Canada Inc Royal Windsor Drive, Unit #6 Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K Follow us online: 2013 PPG Industries All rights reserved. The PPG logo, Bringing innovation to the surface,, Nexa Auto, PaintManager, RapidMatch, TouchMix, 2K, and One Visit are trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Part No. AQBR2, 12/13